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Duchamp's Fountain

The document discusses the evolution of the author's views on art, particularly influenced by Duchamp's controversial piece, 'Fountain'. It emphasizes that the significance of art lies in the meaning and intent behind it, rather than its physical form or craftsmanship. Duchamp's work challenges traditional notions of art, encouraging a focus on new ideas and concepts in artistic expression.

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Duchamp's Fountain

The document discusses the evolution of the author's views on art, particularly influenced by Duchamp's controversial piece, 'Fountain'. It emphasizes that the significance of art lies in the meaning and intent behind it, rather than its physical form or craftsmanship. Duchamp's work challenges traditional notions of art, encouraging a focus on new ideas and concepts in artistic expression.

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My traditional views in art often emphasized physical style, beauty, aesthetics and

craftsmanship, but as the art world evolved, my new ideas evolved too about the nature of
creativity and meaning. One example that describes this shift is a controversial piece which is the
Duchamp’s Fountain that challenges traditional expectations and invites me to reconsider my
perceptions of art. For me, it is an art.
Initially, I was fascinated by its unusual urinal shape and the words "R. Mutt" written on
it. However, as I reflected on it more deeply, my understanding of art shifted. I realized that it's
not the object's physical form that defines it as art, but the meaning and thought behind it that
give its significance.
By choosing an ordinary, mass-produced urinal and presenting it as art, Duchamp act
was less about the object itself and more about the idea behind it—forcing me to consider the
role of the artist's intent and the context in which art is presented. Once again, Duchamp proved
that the idea, or concept is more important than an original, hand-made object (Lesso). Honestly
speaking, it is the artist's intent, the message they wish to convey, and the emotions they aim to
stir in the audience that imbue an object with artistic significance.
In doing so, Duchamp’s "Fountain" paved the way for me to look for new artistic
movements, emphasizing that art can be about challenging and exploring new ideas rather than
focusing to traditional standards of beauty or craftsmanship. Today, Duchamp’s Fountain is one
of the most significant works of art in our recent history that challenged the very notion of art
itself (Tatyana). Overall, Duchamp's Fountain transcended the boundaries of traditional artistic
expression, challenging viewers to reconsider their preconceived notions about the essence of art.

REFERENCES

Tatyana “Can Duchamp’s “Fountain” be considered art?” About Art. (2022, December 19).
https://www.aboutartbytatyana.com/post/can-duchamp-s-fountain-be-considered-art
Lesso, Rossie “What was so great about Marcel Duchamp’s Fountain? TheCollector. (2024,
August 6)
https://www.thecollector.com/what-was-great-about-marcel-duchamp-fountain/

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